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ESPN NFL

49ers' Kittle (ankle) 'absolutely' expects to play [2d]
Amid MVP chatter, QB Stafford focused on finale [2d]
Bucs TEs' festive Christmas cards lost in mail [2d]
Ravens optimistic about Jackson vs. Steelers [2d]
McCarthy back at practice, iffy for Vikings' finale [2d]
Burrow on drought: 'Something's got to change' [2d]
Source: Packers get secondary help, claim Diggs [2d]
The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 18 [2d]
Ewers: Chose NFL over portal to cement UT ties [2d]
Campbell: Eliminated Lions are at 'rock bottom' [2d]
Steelers' Rodgers to ponder 'options,' retirement [2d]
Bills' Oliver injures meniscus, has procedure [2d]
Missed Cowboys flight one factor in Diggs' release [2d]
Colts' Richardson stays optimistic despite lost '25 [2d]
Source: Eagles plan to rest Hurts, other starters [2d]
Williams finds it 'cool' to chase Bears QB history [2d]
DraftKings DFS cheat sheet: Best values for Sunday's main slate [2d]
Cards' Harrison Jr.'s injury-plagued season over [2d]
Pats' Barmore facing assault and battery charge [2d]
Packers sign QB Ridder with Love, Willis still iffy [2d]
NFL Week 18 scenarios for No. 1 pick in 2026 draft [2d]
How Zach Allen's QB hits from the interior have sparked the Broncos' pass rush: 'He closes the door' [2d]
What we're hearing on the NFL coaching carousel: Latest buzz on top candidates, potential openings [2d]
NFL playoff fatal flaws: Weaknesses that could send 16 teams home early -- including two this weekend [2d]

ESPN NBA

Wemby hobbles off court in pain after late injury [2d]
Edwards leaves bench after Wolves pull starters [2d]
Bulls won't have injured Giddey, White, Collins [2d]
NBA's Christmas viewership hits 15-year high [2d]
Fast break: Insight on Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Black and more [2d]
Judge dismisses crypto suit against Cuban, Mavs [2d]
Why a single injury could give long shots a real chance to win MVP [2d]
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up heading into the new year [2d]
What NBA moment will define 2025? Looking back at the most memorable events since 1954 [2d]
Redick says officiating had effect on Lakers in loss [2d]
Edgecombe's last-second 3 propels Sixers in OT [3d]

ESPN MLB

Source: Giants, Mahle agree to 1-year contract [2d]

ESPN NHL

Sabres tie franchise mark with 10th straight win [2d]
Sweden hands U.S. first loss at world juniors [2d]
Wilson propels Caps with Gordie Howe hat trick [2d]
Grading Canada's 2026 Olympic roster, plus snubs and surprises [2d]
Sources: Keller, Thompson, Jones make US roster [2d]
Celebrini joins star-studded Team Canada roster [2d]
Panthers' Marchand won't face hearing for elbow [2d]
Stack your January lineups with Senators, Kings and these players [2d]
Rangers D-man Fox back in lineup after month [2d]
NHL Bubble Watch: Projecting playoff chances for all 32 teams [2d]

ESPN SOCCER

Holders Ivory Coast rally to win group at AFCON [2d]
Madrid great Roberto Carlos has heart surgery [2d]
Madrid's Mbappé (knee) doubtful for Supercopa [2d]
Modric: Mourinho at Madrid 'made Ronaldo cry' [2d]
Napoli 'formality' to keep Man United's Højlund [2d]
Guardiola on Semenyo reports: 'I have no news' [2d]
Bellingham eyes Madrid trophies after 'poor 2025' [2d]
Darke's Premier League flops so far: Isak, Sesko, Gittens lead the way [2d]
7 of the latest innovations that could alter the future of football [2d]
Keep, Dump or Extend? 7 questions Liverpool must answer in the January transfer window [2d]
Transfer rumors, news: João Cancelo back on Barcelona's radar [2d]

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